Best cathedrals of sport
All-England Lawn Tennis Club
The players still dream of getting out on a Centre Court being rebuilt to thwart the British weather.
All-England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Rd, SW19 (020 8944 1066/www.wimbledon.org) Southfields tube.
Hampton Court
The real tennis court constructed by Charles I in 1625 is still in use for championship play today.
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, KT8 (020 8977 3015/www.hrp.org.uk/hampton) Hampton Court rail.
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Lord’s
The blend of ancient and modern at cricket’s HQ never fails to captivate – even when it’s only Middlesex playing on a dull midweek afternoon.
Lord’s, St John’s Wood Rd, NW8 (020 7616 8500/www.lords.org) St John’s Wood tube.
Twickenham
With its new south stand open, Twickers is now a state-of-the-art arena. All it needs is an England rugby team fit to grace it.
Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Rd, TW1 (020 8831 6666/www.twickenhamexperience.com) Twickenham rail.
Walthamstow Stadium
The famous art deco façade still pulls in the punters, proving the dogs haven’t yet had their day.
Walthamstow Stadium, Chingford Rd, E4 (020 8498 3300/www.wsgreyhound.co.uk) Walthamsow Central tube.
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Best bookshops eh? I feel Biblion, the Antiquarian bookshop at Grays Antique Market should of been included! Its a treasure trove. Truly helpful staff, amazing diversity of books and in an Antiques Market! Its full of character and in a great location!
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once again - using the 'print' feature of this feature results in text obliterated by fotos in the layout.......
I would add St. John's Bread & Wine (in Commercial St.) to 'Best Breakfasts'. Brioche, porridge with prunes, delicious fresh rhubarb - it's all amazing. In fact, I think I'm gonna go tomorrow...!
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